Showoff Bernard Makate
North Lakes
Summary
25 Years in Mechanical Fitting and Machining experience, worked on Underground and Surface Fixed Plant, Various Power Stations, and Heavy Industry Workshop. Worked on major Shutdowns and Construction Projects.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Identify and control hazards before starting a task
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work on Burners, Turbines, Pumps, Air Heaters, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Piping system including expansion joints.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting Burners and all piping with new orings and gaskets.
- Completed projects on schedule through diligent time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn Coupling on Post Cooler Conveyor.
- Dismantled and reassembled Pumps
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Remove, inspect and install Heat exchangers
- Remove and install new Valves with new gaskets.
- Performed Flange management on all piping installed and Valves.
- Used Hy-Torque and Rad Gun to tighten all bolts.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference.
- Connected pipes through caulking, gluing and welding.
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked on air heaters and removed expansion joints and install new.
- Removed and install bearings on gearbox.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Dismantled and reassembled mechanical pumps
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Constructed two Cooling Towers
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning gearbox, motor and all mechanical components accurately.
- Measure and fabricate all missing components.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Connected pipework butterfly valves and perfome flange management.
- Upheld the highest standards of quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for precision, accuracy, and attention to detail in all tasks performed.
Mechanical Fitter
Dawson Engineering Mt Isa
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Undertake Major Shutdowns at following Mines
- Mt Isa Mine. Phosphate Hill Mine. Cunnington Mine. Eloise Mine. Rocklands Mine and Ernest Henry Gold Mine.
- Rebuild Con and Jaw Crushers. Maintain and service Conveyors
- Servicing Compressors
- Shafts and propellers change out and reseals
- Remove, overhaul and install pumps
- Strip, assess and rebuild, complete inspection reports for all type of valves (Ball, Globe, Gate, Check, Butterfly, Control Valves onsite.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
HMG Hard Chrome
09.2010 - 01.2021
- Machining Hydraulic cylinders
- Disassemble, inspect and assemble hydraulic cylinders
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Supreme Tool & Die Services C.c.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Manufacturing of Tool Dies and Moulds, machine parts to fine tolerances.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Machining mechanical seals and shafts
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Mechanical Shaft Seal (PTY) Ltd
03.2025 - 01.2007
- I was manufacturing mechanical Seals, shafts, bushes, washers, Glands, etc to fine tolerance, operating Centre lathe, Milling, Horizontal Borer and Welding.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Load Engineering (pvt) ltd
1996 - 05.2005
- I started my apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter Machinist in 1997 and qualified in 2001 after performing following duties
- Assembling of trucks high speed trailer axle
- Bending materials
- Machining hydraulic components
- Operating Convectional Lathes, Convectional Milling
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying and implementing solutions to address mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols.
- Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
- Disassemble and Assemble Hydraulic Cylinders
- Vertical and Horizontal borers
- Radial and Pillar Drilling Machines
- Guillotine and Cropper Machines
- Tool and Cutter grinder
- Tig, stick and mig welder
- Gas cutting Torch
- Bending and Press Machines
Education
High School Diploma -
Highfield High
Harare Zimbabwe11.1996
Skills
- Parts assembly
- Verbal and written communication
- Welding
- Pneumatic systems
- Power tools proficiency
- Welding techniques
- Precision assembly
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 200 in the construction of cooling towers at Callide Power Station.
Certification
- Licensed Mechanical Fitter Machinist -
Languages Spoken
English and Shona
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
05.2025 - 07.2025
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
03.2025 - 05.2025
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Mechanical Shaft Seal (PTY) Ltd
03.2025 - 01.2007
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
02.2025 - 04.2025
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
10.2024 - 12.2024
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Engineering
01.2024 - 09.2024
Mechanical Fitter
Dawson Engineering Mt Isa
05.2021 - 11.2023
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
HMG Hard Chrome
09.2010 - 01.2021
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Supreme Tool & Die Services C.c.
01.2007 - 01.2010
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
Load Engineering (pvt) ltd
1996 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Highfield High
Hobbies and Interests
Gym, Cycling and Car racing
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